Herb would soon begin to doubt. William was already doubting. He should have done something about them both before now. About Leslie before now....
I will see that Herb ... that Herb ... what?
His mouth was dry. Excitement swelled and made his breath catch. His throat ached.
He would help William to doubt. None of them must return to Brionimar.
It was intensely rewarding to play God, if you could get your hands clean.
The Oligarch rang the buzzer. He would leave the mike tapes and the dream forms until this afternoon.
He would interview William now.
He was washing his hands when William entered.
After the interview, William came in and sat on Herb's cot.